BLOOD OF THE LAMB

by Arlene Hutton

In a time about two days from now, Nessa, traveling from LAX to JFK, finds herself diverted to Dallas. Trapped in a room with Val, a lawyer, Nessa just wants to leave on the next plane out. But this is Texas, and Nessa is pregnant and Val is on the phone with legislators who are pulling the strings. With new laws in place Nessa will not be allowed to leave the state until she after she gives birth, even though...

In a time about two days from now, Nessa, traveling from LAX to JFK, finds herself diverted to Dallas. Trapped in a room with Val, a lawyer, Nessa just wants to leave on the next plane out. But this is Texas, and Nessa is pregnant and Val is on the phone with legislators who are pulling the strings. With new laws in place Nessa will not be allowed to leave the state until she after she gives birth, even though both women know the fetus is deceased and Nessa’s life is in danger. Can Val be persuaded to go against her convictions, putting her own job and future career on the line in order to help Nessa escape? A political thriller.

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  • Joshua Taylor Piper: BLOOD OF THE LAMB by Arlene Hutton
    “

    Saw this at 59e59 and thought it was a really lovely two hander about terrifying realities. The production was lovely, and the writing really sings when put into a realistic box set. The setting feels claustrophobic in the same way some of the greatest plays do with their respective settings.

    Saw this at 59e59 and thought it was a really lovely two hander about terrifying realities. The production was lovely, and the writing really sings when put into a realistic box set. The setting feels claustrophobic in the same way some of the greatest plays do with their respective settings.

    ”
  • Kate Danley: BLOOD OF THE LAMB by Arlene Hutton
    “

    An absolutely stunning political thriller. This isn't like any play you've read about this topic before. There are twists and turns along the way that will keep you flipping the pages. I read it in one sitting. This needs to be in every theatre's season.

    An absolutely stunning political thriller. This isn't like any play you've read about this topic before. There are twists and turns along the way that will keep you flipping the pages. I read it in one sitting. This needs to be in every theatre's season.

    ”
  • J.Lois Diamond: BLOOD OF THE LAMB by Arlene Hutton
    “

    This is a powerful play. Hutton skillfully draws us into a dark dystopian world that is just a slight exaggeration of the dangers women are being put in by cynical politicians. It features 2 dynamic roles with a lot of dramatic tension.

    This is a powerful play. Hutton skillfully draws us into a dark dystopian world that is just a slight exaggeration of the dangers women are being put in by cynical politicians. It features 2 dynamic roles with a lot of dramatic tension.

    ”
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NESSA, female, late 30s to early 40s.
VAL, female, 40s to 50s

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Adelaide, Australia, 2024
  • Professional, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2023

Awards

  • Nomination, Outstanding Play
    Drama Desk
    2025
  • Critics' Circle Award
    Adelaide Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2024
  • Best Theatre Week 3 Award
    Adelaide Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2024
  • nominee
    The Offies - OffFest Edinburgh Fringe
    2023
  • Women's Festival
    The Bechdel Group
    Selection
    2023
  • New Works Festival
    Gulfshore Playhouse
    Finalist
    2023